MA Contemporary Ethics
| Course length | 1 year full-time. 2 years part-time (evenings) |
| Time of classes | Evenings |
| Entry qualifications | An honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) or equivalent, in an appropriate subject. It is not essential for the first degree to be in philosophy or theology. |
| Interim awards | PGDip Contemporary Ethics , PGCert Contemporary Ethics |
Why choose this course?
This timely and challenging programme explores questions such as ‘what is the good life?’; ‘how should we act?’; ‘how do we assess difficult moral situations?’; ‘what does moral living require of us, both in terms of who we are as human beings and as professionals?’ In searching for answers, you will be introduced to different schools of ethics; you will learn how to articulate new ethical dilemmas and formulate coherent moral arguments, and you will examine how to apply Western Christian insights and ethical values to all aspects of life.
This degree may be of special interest to teachers, ministers of religion, those whose occupation requires ethical reflection, particularly public and social service professionals, and those who simply are interested in exploring a range of issues related to moral life.
What could I go on to do?
• Complementing vocational qualifications and experience, this degree is a relevant Masters qualification which can broaden professional opportunities in career paths which incorporate recognised commitment to ethical decision making.
• The degree is a good foundation for further research, at Heythrop or elsewhere.